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Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)Working and skilled visas

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This visa lets invited workers with skills we need, to settle in Australia on a permanent basis and work anywhere in the country.

At a Glance

Stay

Permanently

Cost

From AUD 4,910.00

Processing Time

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You need to

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